Apple Cinnamon Scrumptiousness

Scrumptious--such a fun word!

Definition of scrumptious: delightful, excellent; especially : delicious

Synonyms: ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), delicious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, yummy

and "Apple Cinnamon" just has that warm, fall, sweater weather, comfort factor. Nummmm...


I will be the first to readily admit that I am not much of a cook, it's not my favorite thing and I regularly struggle to come up with more meal ideas that I can handle and we will all eat and enjoy. Baking is not quite so bad, I would much rather bake than cook meals, but am still far, faaaaaar from an expert. Just simple, basic fare from my kitchen.

Okay, all that said, you are probably afraid to try this recipe. Please, don't be. Look at it this way--if I can make a recipe successfully, you most definitely can! And you can be assured that it will be super easy, too.

Remember that definition for scrumptious? Every word perfectly describes these oh-so-good cookies!

No, this is not a pic of MY batch of cookies, they don't stay around long enough for pictures ;)

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

1 med. apple, peeled and grated--*calls for granny smith, but I used red delicious*

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups oats, old fashioned or quick cooking

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

generous pinch of ground nutmeg

3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Peel apple, grate, and toss with lemon juice. Set aside.

2. Beat the sugars and butter in a large bowl until creamy, about 3-4 min. Add egg, beat for 1 min. Stir in the vanilla extract until blended.

3. In a med. bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients and add to the butter/egg mixture slowly beating until just incorporated. Stir in grated apple and walnut pieces.

4. Bake at 350*F for about 10 min for a delicious, soft, melt-in-your mouth cookie. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 min. before transferring to cooling rack. Or even better, wait just long enough for them to not scorch all the taste buds off your tongue and eat every heavenly morsel. Quick!--Before hubby and kids are drawn to the kitchen by the divine aroma that is by now filling your whole house! It won't take them long to sniff out these yummy cookies. And neither you, nor they, are going to be able to stop after just 1. That's my guarantee!

Yield: 2 dozen cookies, and many happy tummies and content, smiling faces!

Enjoy! If you follow the instructions carefully, I KNOW you will!! {wink, smile!}